GoDaddy Challenges $170M Loss, Patent Owner Seeks $370M

By Editorial Team

GoDaddy is fighting against a $170 million verdict loss in a lawsuit filed by Express Mobile, accusing the website hosting platform of willfully infringing patents related to website creation. In response, Express Mobile is pushing for an increase in damages to $370 million, as per recently unsealed court documents.

GoDaddy has submitted court filings to challenge the $170 million verdict, while Express Mobile is urging a Delaware federal court to raise the damages to $370 million.

Legal Battle Details

According to the court filings, GoDaddy is contesting the $170 million loss it faced in the lawsuit brought by Express Mobile over patent infringement related to website creation technology. On the other hand, Express Mobile is advocating for an increase in damages to $370 million in the same case.

The legal dispute between GoDaddy and Express Mobile revolves around allegations of willful infringement of patents concerning the creation of websites.

Case Information

• Case Title: Not disclosed
• Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
• Patents in Question:
  • 6,546,397 - Browser based website generation tool and runtime engine
  • 7,594,168 - Browser based website generation tool and runtime engine

Legal Representation

In this legal battle, the following law firms are representing the parties involved:

• For GoDaddy: Ballard Spahr, Quinn Emanuel, Steptoe LLP, White & Case
• For Express Mobile: Not disclosed

The case is ongoing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, with both parties presenting their arguments regarding the verdict and damages.